About Jim Stalker

Seeking answers - one post at a time.
Sales guy - family guy - thinks a great guitar solo can make the song.
Based in Granite Bay CA - where there is plenty of granite and not much bay.

Pat Metheny Group – RIP Lyle Mays

February 17, 2020 Jim Stalker

With the Pat Metheny Group's co-leader Lyle Mays' sad and early passing last week, I've been reviewing their extraordinary catalog. Picking the best song (or album) is a fool's errand as each record easily has at least two masterpieces on them. If you're unfamiliar with the … [Read more...]

Some Good Stuff!

July 15, 2019 Jim Stalker

I'm always in need of at least one hour a day of entertainment. That's 365 hours a year. A lot of programming. While I end up kissing a lot of frogs each year and when reporting often state the obvious (Game of Thrones, amazing! - duh!), I do come across a few gems I'd like … [Read more...]

Don Stalker – My Dad – RIP

July 2, 2019 Jim Stalker

My Dad, Charles "Don" Stalker, passed last week. Don was 92. He had lived a full life. Details Don was a son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and husband. He was also a corporate executive, golf enthusiast, and someone whose humor was the epitome of the "dad … [Read more...]

Having a Secret Mission

June 11, 2019 Jim Stalker

I like the idea of having a "secret mission." I have gone so far as to develop one for myself. I bring this mission with me to work every day. Perhaps by sharing what I do, you might be encouraged to create your version as I found I like having one. Plus, I think it makes me … [Read more...]

Parenting – “Let’s Stress Out Our Kid!”

February 19, 2019 Jim Stalker

Our son is an only child. Sorry, son. That's just the way it worked out. A challenge with being an only child is regardless if it's for good or bad reasons, the viewfinder is always focused on him. No breaks. Wish for a Sibling As a good friend pointed out, our son so wishes … [Read more...]